STATISTICSÂ - Â Berlin Marathon 1975
Gender
Category
Notes
1 % of runners doing the same or better
2 % of runners M doing the same or better
3 % of runners W doing the same or better
Top 10 Women
| 1 | Elfriede Kayser  | 04:26:05 |
| 2 | Astrid Ziezold  | 04:39:24 |
| 3 | Lieselotte Steglich  | 04:56:30 |
Top 10 Men
| 1 | Ralf Bochröder  | 02:47:08 |
| 2 | Dieter Weiß  | 02:48:26 |
| 3 | Hermann Brecht  | 02:50:02 |
| 4 | Wolfgang Papenfuß  | 02:53:30 |
| 5 | Dietmar Gathmann  | 02:54:26 |
| 6 | Horst Zettlitz  | 02:54:44 |
| 7 | Manfred Wells  | 02:56:13 |
| 8 | Rohland Wächtler  | 02:58:11 |
| 9 | John Case  | 02:58:35 |
| 10 | Michael Heine  | 02:58:55 |
Results Berlin Marathon 1975
The 1975 Berlin Marathon brought together 233 runners ready to tackle the 42.195-kilometer course. Among them, only 3 women set off alongside 230 men to take on this sporting challenge in a vibrant and motivational atmosphere. This edition recorded an average time of 4h05m35s, with an average of 4h05m08s for the men and 4h40m39s for the women.
In the men's category, the victory went to Ralf Bochröder, crossing the finish line in 2h47m08s, followed by Dieter Weiß with a time of 2h48m26s, and Hermann Brecht at 2h50m02s. On the women's side, Elfriede Kayser stood out with a performance of 4h26m05s, followed by Astrid Ziezold in 4h39m24s, and Lieselotte Steglich who completed the podium in 4h56m30s.
SOURCE : standard.co.uk
history_2
Launched in 1981 by former Olympic champions Chris Brasher and John Disley, the London Marathon was inspired by the community spirit and enthusiasm of the New York and Boston marathons. What began as a modest race with a few thousand participants has transformed into one of the most famous sporting events in the world, attracting over 40,000 runners each year and raising millions of pounds for charity.
Route
The London Marathon course is famed for its flatness and speed, offering runners the chance to achieve personal best times while passing by some of London's most iconic landmarks. The race starts at Blackheath, goes through Greenwich before entering central London, passing sights such as the Cutty Sark, Tower Bridge, the Houses of Parliament, and the London Eye. The route then snakes along the Thames, past the Tower of London and Canary Wharf, before finishing majestically in front of Buckingham Palace on The Mall. This layout not only showcases the historic and modern beauty of London but also creates a memorable backdrop for both runners and spectators.
Records
- Among men, the course record is held by Kelvin Kiptum of Kenya, who posted an impressive time of 2 hours, 1 minutes, and 25 seconds in 2023.
- Among women, the course record belongs to Paula Radcliffe of the United Kingdom, with a time of 2 hours, 15 minutes, and 25 seconds set in 2003.